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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During F<
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their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at =] &R6P>
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, p
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pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, R7( + ^%
and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and 8K7zh.E
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, R C nN+b:c
much of which is said to be based on science. t k2B\}6
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become K4snp u hC
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well vD^^0-Pk6
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for f!eC|:D
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, 'BcxKq
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tools, echoes, and rainbows. i8+kc_8#d
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It \^w=T*
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide A
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practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the m},nKs
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curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, _|x%M}O},
language arts, music, or art! I?Hj,lN
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific }ZlJ
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and O "nY4
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh
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evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions w' #VN|;;!
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against 3JW Hyo
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this ]nEN3RJ
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with 'w^ 1re= R
the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, ;X Z5r|V}
is needed. (293 words) {y) s85:t
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them +g@@|&B
will _____. mv)M9c,`
A. work in scientific research institutions Qf$0^$ "
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters ~BaU2S@ y
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration 69`9 !heu
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. U3&*,xeU@H
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy h, \^Sb5AP
subject for them to learn 1e _V@Vy
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar 7"Zr:|$U
with the process and spirit of science _ 2<|0lvh
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. psta&u\ q
A. practicing communication skills 4&R\6!*s
B. studying geography P zzX Ds6
C. taking art courses (b GiBsb
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. i/, G= yA
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others ? L s]k
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty =9LC "eI&|
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments .]k(7F!W
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the q}M^i7IE
passage the writer seems to ______. *J 7>6N:-
A. prove that science is a successful course in school %
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B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school M#=woj&[
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict \I/l6H>o3
that children who learn science will be good scientists +0^ N# 0)
36-40 B A D D C
